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What’s new in 365 (as at November 2023?)

What’s new in 365 (as at November 2023?)

Coming next month Face recognition is  coming to Teams.  Teams will be able to identify you when you participate in a meeting, even when you are in a Teams Rooms (ie in a physical meeting room with other people)Coming to Microsoft 365 any day now ...Offline access...

Look out for LinkedIn Smart Links

Look out for LinkedIn Smart Links

This is a great example of needing new tools that didn't used to exist, to keep cyber-safe, even if they add cost to our cyber-protection. Hijacking your trust in LinkedIn Cybersecurity firm Cofense have detected phishing campaigns that used LinkedIn links called...

Would your cyber-security have saved you from this hack attempt?

Would your cyber-security have saved you from this hack attempt?

This is a real and very clever 'spear-phishing' attempt that one of our legal clients in Auckland received today.Would you have opened it?  Would your IT have protected you?To: Me From : new customer Hello, My Husband and I are looking to buy a property (First-time...

Is it really you?

Is it really you?

News that an elderly woman was tricked out of $100,000 over Facebook won't be a surprise to regular readers.  She was fooled into thinking she was talking to a friend, and then sending money to access some make-believe Covid fund.   AI makes it easy to speak in...

Which of these Windows shortcuts do you know?

Which of these Windows shortcuts do you know?

Keyboard shortcuts are a powerful way to boost your productivity and efficiency when using Windows 10 and Windows 11. These shortcuts help you navigate your operating system, open applications, manage files, and perform various tasks with ease. Whether you're a novice...

Ransomware claims increase 27%

Ransomware claims increase 27%

The Coalition Insurance  "2023 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-year Update" highlights the changing nature of the cyber threat landscape that businesses are currently facing, with a record surge in claims severity compared to the previous year. This is US data but it tends...

Significant DNS outages

Significant DNS outages

There are several Clients that are affected by the current DNS (Domain Name Services) outage that is ongoing at the time of writing. This seems to be limited to DNS hosted with the provider "Discount Domains" and this is affecting inbound remote access, some VPNs  and...

Webinar Replay : Learn How to Protect Yourself from the Darkweb Now

Webinar Replay : Learn How to Protect Yourself from the Darkweb Now

What does it mean If your personal details are leaked on the darkweb?   Learn how you can manage your risks.The darkweb is a network of websites and servers that are not indexed by traditional search engines and require special software to access. It's a place where...

Training builds staff capability and productivity

Training builds staff capability and productivity

How are you supporting IT Training and Development?Training builds staff capability and productivity Unlock the features and potential of your staff and computer systems.​ Providing employees with training, shows them a clear growth plan and help you retain your top...